This is one of several cakes that are impossible to eat with any dignity. The moment I bite down on the pastry, the cream is squeezed sideways, smearing my face, hands and shirt and giving me the expression of a circus clown. This would be an excellent cake to serve should you ever want to humiliate a someone or to gain a psychological advantage.
You can use a fork to cut it up, but the pastry doesn't break up easily and you end up with an ugly mess. The best way to enjoy this cake is in the privacy of your own home, wearing your oldest clothes, but if you are eating in a public place at least choose a table with some privacy.
Dainty setting and a deceptively polite pastry. You were set up! Next time look around to make sure nobody is watching and flip the thing upside down so your fork pushes easily through the filling. Then take another glance for privacy before scooping the entire flap of iced phyllo into your mouth at once. And you could always get a second slice "to go." I love eating tasty, misbehaving goodies in an undignified fashion at home in front of a movie. But I would give up a lot of goodies to have that pink cup & saucer. Glad you got some sunshine and a good day out. Such a pretty photograph.
ReplyDeleteA lovely shot (and that cake looks fabulous - and deadly lol).
ReplyDeleteI haven't visited in a while, but noticed the profile picture. Nice to put a face with a name. :-)